Dive-site story
Resting upright on a sloping sand patch just off the Aqaba shoreline, this scuttled M42 Duster anti-aircraft vehicle has become one of Jordan's most recognizable artificial reefs. Corals have thoroughly encrusted the twin gun barrels, treads, and chassis, creating a compact micro-habitat that attracts juvenile reef fish and invertebrates.
Photogenic military anti-aircraft vehicle resting upright on clear white sand
Dense hard and soft coral growth completely encrusting the gun barrels and hull
Ideal shallow profile suitable for training, long bottom times, and snorkeling
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round in the Gulf of Aqaba, with the warmest waters and calmest surface conditions occurring from late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea clownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois miles | Common | ||||||||||||
| HawkfishParacirrhites forsteri | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Moray eelGymnothorax hepaticus | Common |
Marine forecast
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